- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$547K - $2.4M
- Units as of 2021
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84 16% over 3 years
Company Overview
Ike Sewell combined old Italian recipes with meats, vegetables, spices and cheese and created the first deep dish pizza in 1943. He opened Pizzeria Uno to serve his creation to pizza lovers throughout Chicago. The new restaurant became so popular that Sewell opened Pizzeria Due on an opposite corner from his original restaurant to handle customer demand.
Over 60 years later, the restaurant is now called Uno Chicago Grill and has evolved to offer a variety of grill items like steak, ribs, seafood and pastas in addition to its famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza.
About Pizzeria Uno
| Industry | Food |
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| Related Categories | Pizza, Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants, Food: Quick Service |
| Founded | 1943 |
| Parent Company | Uno Restaurant Holdings |
| Leadership | Erik Frederick, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
44 Industrial Wy. Norwood, MA 02062 |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1980 (44 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 40 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
| # of Units | 84 (as of 2021) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Pizzeria Uno franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$30,000 - $40,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$546,500 - $2,410,500 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$250,000 - $750,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$150,000 - $750,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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5% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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to 3% |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Pizzeria Uno has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 40 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 10 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 60-80 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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